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Flowers Galore
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Flowers Galore
Category: Village Square | Posted: Tue May 11, 2010 7:15 pm There's been a lot of activity since January and the garden's in for the most part. Beside planting the vegetable boxes, Many seedlings from the greenhouse have found their way to the flower garden - Zinnias, 4 varieties of Sunflowers and thanks to the local botanical sale of native NC plants, New England Aster (yes, it will grow in the south), Giant Blue Lobelia, Red Bay Tree. The roses bloomed so joyfully this year! I've had plenty for the house and they just filled the rose bed. Charlie bought 3 trellises for my climbers next to the deck. The veg garden was started early too and we have several Zucchini in the fridge already. The rest of the boxes hold heading lettuce, Brandywine toms and a variety new to me, Niko, a medium tomato, Brussel Sprouts, cucumbers, sweet peppers, Asparagus, Leeks, Chinese Cabbage, Boc Choy, climbing Beans, Potatoes, a Blueberry and 2 raspberry bushes. Oh, and 3 Cauliflower. Each year it amazes me how strong and healthy the plants can grow in a storage box and be productive and tasty. This blog entry has been viewed 466 times
Bug Killer
Category: Village Square | Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2010 3:24 pm It's freezing cold here in the Carolina's, but no snow on the coast. I'm longing for spring already and the seed orders have gone in. What a treat to recieve those colorful packets in the mail and start mentally planning the gardens. When the sun is out and I see that Carolina blue sky, I'm encouraged that warmth is not far behind. In the meantime, I am learning slowly and often by error, how to use the greenhouse. Most plants are hanging in there with the aid of a small gas heater. I really would hate to lose the Meyer Lemon Tree. So far so good. These temperatures may cut down on the "bad bug" population. Last edited: Tue Jan 12, 2010 3:26 pm This blog entry has been viewed 482 times
Unkept Promises
Category: Village Square | Posted: Mon Nov 30, 2009 10:07 pm I promised pictures over the summer, but got to the place where I could only spend the necessary time in the garden. It did well in spite of the heat this year. It took a while to diagnose the illness I was experiencing and then after several tests, surgery. Thank goodness, recovery was quick and I've been able to do fall cleanup, moving plants and diggin in bulbs. Roses grew up to the top of the rail on the front deck this year. Yippee!! We're still enjoying the beans and greens from the freezer and plan to grow more next year as they were the best success we had in veggies. Surprise when the T&M catalog came - could it be time to start planning again? Then followed Stokes, Pine Tree and others. Winter will be fun! This blog entry has been viewed 476 times
July Update
Category: Veggie Garden | Posted: Thu Jul 16, 2009 5:22 pm Oh, those juicy ripe tomatoes..... 
( photo / image / picture from gardengater's Garden ) 
( photo / image / picture from gardengater's Garden ) I think vegetables make such beautiful still-life photos. Last edited: Thu Jul 16, 2009 5:23 pm This blog entry has been viewed 481 times
June Update
Category: Village Square | Posted: Sat Jun 27, 2009 1:35 am We're thrilled with the "purple green beans". They have such a hearty flavor. 
Blauhilde ( photo / image / picture from gardengater's Garden ) 
Good eating cukes and some pickles. One's a twin. ( photo / image / picture from gardengater's Garden ) 
Night photo, Spaghetti Squash ( photo / image / picture from gardengater's Garden ) This blog entry has been viewed 483 times
Down the Garden Path
Category: Flowers | Posted: Thu Jun 11, 2009 6:27 pm 
Elodie, double Asiatic Lily ( photo / image / picture from gardengater's Garden ) 
Pink Ladies in the Garden ( photo / image / picture from gardengater's Garden ) 
Lemon Lily ( photo / image / picture from gardengater's Garden ) 
Beautiful Bee Balm ( photo / image / picture from gardengater's Garden ) This blog entry has been viewed 474 times
Garden Update
Category: Village Square | Posted: Thu Jun 11, 2009 6:08 pm 
Leeks ( photo / image / picture from gardengater's Garden ) 
Beets ( photo / image / picture from gardengater's Garden ) 
Lovely Radishes ( photo / image / picture from gardengater's Garden ) We're sure enjoying the harvest so far. The beets went to pickling, the leeks to stews and salad, the radishes to eating. Last edited: Thu Jun 11, 2009 6:17 pm This blog entry has been viewed 414 times
Box Veggie Garden
Category: Village Square | Posted: Sun May 03, 2009 8:29 pm Everything's going gangbusters within a month of planting. 
Bok Choy ( photo / image / picture from gardengater's Garden ) 
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( photo / image / picture from gardengater's Garden ) This blog entry has been viewed 591 times
New Addition to the Garden
Category: Village Square | Posted: Sun May 03, 2009 8:12 pm Dream come true, finally. 
New addition to the garden ( photo / image / picture from gardengater's Garden ) 
Seeds taking off ( photo / image / picture from gardengater's Garden ) 
Orchids in the greenhouse ( photo / image / picture from gardengater's Garden ) 
The glorious Knockout ( photo / image / picture from gardengater's Garden ) This blog entry has been viewed 503 times
Getting in shape for summer water fun.
Category: Village Square | Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2009 12:21 am Paddle-boating on the Newport River. 
Serenity ( photo / image / picture from gardengater's Garden ) 
Me enjoying the ride ( photo / image / picture from gardengater's Garden ) 
Charlie doing most of the paddling ( photo / image / picture from gardengater's Garden ) Last edited: Sun Apr 26, 2009 12:27 am This blog entry has been viewed 502 times
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